CU introduces South Korea’s first tattoo kiosk in c-stores

BGF Retail has launched South Korea’s first temporary tattoo kiosk as part of an effort to enhance the in-store customer experience.BGF Retail, the operator of CU convenience stores, has launched South Korea’s first temporary tattoo kiosk as part of an …

South Korea Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Operation That Targeted Teens

South Korean authorities have busted an illegal gambling ring that targeted school children and adults, and that generated a total of $18.2 million in placed wagers at the very least. Police said that they have arrested multiple individuals who were able …

North Korea eyes more warships after 5,000-tonne naval destroyer relaunched

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Philippines Signs $700 Million Deal for 12 More FA-50PH Jets from South Korea

By Arun Bishnoi in Aviation, Fighter, Multi-Role, News, Philippines, South Korea June 11, 2025 In early June, the Philippine Department of National Defense signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to buy 12 more FA-50PH light attack aircraft …

North Korea holds launch ceremony for restored destroyer, state TV reports

North Korea's state-run media has reported that a launch ceremony was held on Thursday for a restored destroyer. The vessel had tipped onto its side and partially submerged following a failed launch last month. Korean Central Television reported that …

South Korea imported vehicle sales rise 16% in May

Sales of imported light passenger vehicles in South Korea rose by over 16% to 28,189 units in May 2025 compared with 24,209 units a year earlier, according to registration data released by the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association ( …

Posco opens new battery precursor plant in South Korea

Posco Future M Company, the battery materials unit of South Korea’s steel and chemicals group Posco Holdings, has completed the construction of a new precursor plant in the southern port city of Gwangyang, reducing the company’s dependence on cathode …

Russia to Aid North Korea’s Production of Iranian Shahed Kamikaze Drones

Russia plans to assist North Korea’s in-country manufacture of Iranian Shahed loitering munitions, which are currently being deployed by Moscow in its ongoing assault on Ukraine. Ukrainian defense intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov suggested that the …

South Korea slashes recommended CAR for insurers to 130%: report

South Korea’s Fiscal Shortfall Climbs

(MENAFN) South Korea's budgetary gap expanded to over 46 trillion won (USD33.6 billion) throughout the initial four months of 2025, representing the third-largest deficit ever logged for the January-to-April stretch, according to a Thursday report by a …